Australian mining company Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced a partnership with Edith Cowan University and Bus Stop Films (BSF).
BSF is a film school for young adults living with disability or autism. The accessible film studies course runs for around 40 weeks, teaching the practical hands-on skills necessary for all aspects of filmmaking.
The course represents an exciting opportunity for neurodivergent people with a passion for film, but whose needs have not been met by traditional education.
“I enjoyed the fact that this is giving neurodivergent people the opportunity to see what it’s like to make a professional short film,” BSF participant Honor said.
“It can be pretty hard to get opportunities in general.”
The BSF the programs are designed to provide a holistic approach to learning, equipping students social, literacy and work-ready skills.
According to MinRes, BSF alumni have gone on to work on Marvel blockbusters, as well as TV series such as MasterChef and Survivor.
Since its inception in 2009, the organisation has been delivering its accessible film studies across an expanding network of 11 locations in Australia.
And thanks to a new partnership with MinRes, the program is now set to expand into WA.
“We are proud to be involved in a program that will provide young Western Australians with an opportunity to be involved in the arts and can’t wait to see the work they produce,” MinRes diversity and inclusion steering committee chair Shelley Robertson said.
BSF has been extremely appreciative of the new backing.
“The support of MinRes and our partnership with Edith Cowan University will showcase the amazing skills of our participants and open opportunities for people with disability to be employed in WA’s thriving screen industry,” BSF chief executive officer Tracey Corbin-Matchett said.
“It takes a village to keep the bus on the road and we’re thrilled to be adding another bus stop in Perth.”
from https://www.australianmining.com.au/news/a-new-stop-on-the-road-minres-partners-with-bus-stop-films/